Pin: rook to e8
li-03JVDPuzzle rating: 2109Theme: Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Pin: a piece can't move without exposing something more valuable behind it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
51... Re8+ 52. Re2 h2 53. Rxe8 h1=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to h2 (+5.3).
- Strong! pawn to h1 is the sharp choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Re2, then h2 and you stay on top.
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